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How to get fromPurdue University to New Orleansby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to New Orleans by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane IND - MSY
    8h 12m
    $144–686

  2. Fly Purdue University Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAF - MSY
    7h 24m
    $112–604

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    24h 19m
    $525–846

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 22m
    $175–301

  5. Drive  868.7 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to New Orleanscar car 868.7 mi
    14h 49m
    $149–215

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    7h 24m
    $137–514

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane IND - GPT
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    10h 4m
    $175–604

  8. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    9h 3m
    $163–794

Purdue University to New Orleans by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 792 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to New Orleans Bus Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, 2nd St & Columbia St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 22m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 3 times a day.

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